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		<title>Offer What You Can or Just Smile &amp; Avoid Holiday Madness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s Something New to Feel Good About Today! &#8220;You will find, as you look back on your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others.&#8221; - Henry Drummond &#8220;Down in their hearts, wise men know this truth: the only way to help yourself is to help others.&#8221; - Elbert Hubbard &#8220;Make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Intentions Really Matter! Focus to Avoid Holiday Over Reactions!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s Something New to Feel Good About Today! &#8220;Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.&#8221; Henry Van Dyke Instead of tearing your hair out looking for &#8220;perfect&#8221; gifts, try keeping it simple and affordable this year. Excessive holiday spending can wreak [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Giving and Receiving</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today!” “Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return.” Peace Pilgrim Give someone a gift today for no particular reason! There’s no need to wait for a special occasion or event, give without expectation, simply because it might bring someone joy or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Share Your Gifts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s Something To Feel Good About Today! “The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.” David Viscott Because it came naturally to me, I thought most people could draw and paint if they wanted to. It surprised me to learn that not everyone was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Give Gifts From Your Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today! “You give little when you give of our possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” Kahlil Gibran A met a woman today who seems to really grasp the holiday spirit! This year, she is making homemade jams and giving them as tasty treats [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Give?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:51:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s Something to Feel Good About! Should you choose the red cable-knit sweater, the plaid scarf, a coffee mug, or better yet, you may know exactly what that special person wants, making your gift choice a lot less stressful. When it comes to holiday shopping I have to say I love the holiday season, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Changing from Me to We</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today… It’s hard to remember that none of us are the center of the universe although everything we do and say has a central impact on the world around us. Today, watch yourself as if you are an outside observer to see much of your day is self focused. [...]]]></description>
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